Pelicans vs. Nuggets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Nov. 14

Pelicans vs. Nuggets Game Info

• Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Smoothie King Center -- New Orleans, Louisiana
• Coverage: ALT, ALT+, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+

The New Orleans Pelicans (4-9) host the Denver Nuggets (6-4) after losing three straight home games. The Nuggets are double-digit favorites by 12.5 points in the contest, which begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The matchup's over/under is set at 235.5.

Pelicans vs. Nuggets Odds & Spread

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Pelicans vs. Nuggets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Nuggets win (74.2%)

Pelicans vs. Nuggets Betting Trends

• The Nuggets are 5-5-0 against the spread this season.
• The Pelicans have six wins against the spread in 13 games this season.
• Nuggets games have gone over the total five times out of 13 chances this season.
• Pelicans games this season have eclipsed the over/under 61.5% of the time (eight out of 13 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Denver has fared worse when playing at home, covering one time in four home games, and four times in six road games.
• The Nuggets have hit the over on the total in three of four home games (75%), compared to two of six road games (33.3%).
• Against the spread, New Orleans has had better results away (3-2-0) than at home (3-5-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Pelicans games have finished over more often at home (five of eight, 62.5%) than away (three of five, 60%).

Nuggets Leaders

• Nikola Jokic is averaging 23.5 points, 10.8 boards and 9.0 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.8 steals and 1.2 blocked shots.
• Jamal Murray's numbers on the season are 26.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.9 assists per contest, shooting 50.9% from the field and 51.3% from beyond the arc (sixth in league), with an average of 4.0 made 3-pointers (fifth in NBA).
• Christian Braun averages 12.4 points, 4.1 boards and 2.4 assists, shooting 48.5% from the floor and 34.0% from beyond the arc, with 1.6 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Aaron Gordon is averaging 11.0 points, 2.1 assists and 5.0 boards.
• Trevon Brazile averages 7.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 0.5 assists, shooting 56.0% from the field.

Pelicans Leaders

• Per game, Zion Williamson provides the Pelicans 21.8 points, 5.2 boards and 2.8 assists. He also averages 2.1 steals (fourth in NBA) and 0.6 blocks.
• Per game, Jeremiah Fears gives the Pelicans 15.5 points, 4.5 boards and 5.1 assists. He also averages 1.0 steal and 0.5 blocks.
• Saddiq Bey averages 16.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists. He is making 47.1% of his shots from the field and 38.9% from 3-point range, with 2.2 triples per game.
• Per game, Derik Queen provides the Pelicans 12.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists, plus 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks.
• The Pelicans receive 13.4 points per game from Dejounte Murray, plus 4.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists.

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